| Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia, Adelaide |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL39118 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Celluloid, Paper, Tin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Fundraising badge : HM Navy Keep Watch (Adelaide)
Description
Circular pressed tinplate badge with a celluloid face and a pin attachment to the reverse. The words 'H.M.Navy / Keep Watch' are printed in white against a medium blue background and enclose an white anchor with the words 'Adelaide Oct. 20, 15'.
History / Summary
Fundraising badge produced to promote the work of the Navy. Such badges were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause. This example is associated with the Navy League of South Australia which ultimately raised 20,120 pounds for the war effort between 1914 and 1918.